Product Articles

“…and the light is both measure and number of the seasons, days, and all our time.” Dionysios Areopagita (Bishop of Athens, c. 1st century AD) Where on earth has the light gone? Many people suffer from the blues every winter. Yet... View Article

Fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced, has launched two new courses to aid understanding of the BS 8629 Code of Practice recommendations and the EvacGo system designed to meet them. ‘A Guide to Meeting BS 8629’ is a continuing professional development... View Article

Having not knowingly been nominated, the award came as a welcome surprise – what better way to start off 2021! Rebecca Taylor, Business Development & Compliance Manager said: “We are delighted to have won the Pioneer Award at the REA... View Article

Premier Loft Ladders have made it even easier to download NBS product data from their web site. Where available, the specification can now be copied directly from the main product pages, as well as from NBS Source. Furthermore, architects and... View Article

Using preformed Cavitrays over window and door openings ensures compliancy every time. Cavitray protection over every opening means the protection is the correct shape, correct length and correctly integrates. And Cavitrays can be scheduled alongside the lintel and window schedules,... View Article

One of the largest structures so far to make use of Marmox Thermoblock’s unique combination of load-carrying and insulating properties is currently taking shape in Swanley, Kent, in a major leisure development for Sevenoaks District Council. The White Oaks Leisure... View Article

WC’s that have a built-in bidet washing function have been used throughout the Far East and the Mediterranean for many years. A simple solution for enhanced personal hygiene is available in the UK on selected WC’s from VitrA. VitrA Aquacare... View Article

The Limehouse Link Tunnel is a busy London commuter route which recently required protection from unwanted water ingress thanks to Newton Waterproofing, the leading independent UK supplier of structural waterproofing systems. The 1.1-mile tunnel stretches beneath East London, connecting The... View Article

Conca, the reinterpretation of a classic Ideal Standard introduces the new Conca and Blend collections. The new products are part of their new Design-Led portfolio, Atelier Collections, created in collaboration with Italian design studio Palomba Serafini Associati. With a solid... View Article

Designed by Corstorphine and Wright Architects, this development has completely transformed this area of Salford, creating 108 affordable modern and sustainable homes that will have a positive impact on the local community. The appearance of the ageing 60s block, Canon... View Article

A roof top garden in the city centre of Birmingham has been proven to contribute towards student health & wellbeing. Onyx, a 1025-bedroom student accommodation project developed, designed and built by McAleer & Rushe, was targeted to- and has achieved-... View Article

As UK lockdown restrictions begin to ease, building owners and facilities managers need to ensure that all buildings – whether they are schools, offices, leisure centres or pubs – minimise the risk of infection for users, particularly their washroom facilities.... View Article

Leading bathroom supplier HiB has introduced a stunning new cabinet to its range. Featuring striking black glass side panels and ambient downlighting, Dusk is an eye-catching focal point. A touchless sensor activates the cabinet’s top light and integrated colour changing... View Article

A pedestrian traffic control system that complements automatic doors has been introduced by GEZE UK providing both safety and security.  PACE, Pedestrian Access Control Equipment is a range of speed lanes and turnstiles that offer an efficient control of pedestrians... View Article

When looking for a lift for a development, selecting the right lift can be a challenge. This is why Stannah Lifts has introduced a new range of entry-level passenger lifts that are not only cost-effective but also much easier to specify.... View Article

Greenough & Sons win in the 2021 Pitched Roofing Awards. The renovation of a 17th Century listed cafe in the Snowdonia National Park, which incorporated some “rare” roofing methods using Welsh Slate, has won the contractors a national award. Greenough... View Article

Typical pump blockage caused by wipes and fibrous material. One of the biggest problems when pumping domestic sewage is the volume of household wipes that enter the sewage system. Current specifications for Sewers for Adoption realistically only cater for normal... View Article

Ideal Standard, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bathroom and commercial washroom solutions, has launched ProSys®, a complete in-wall system for wall-hung toilets, basins, urinals and accessories. The range is the perfect match for Ideal Standard’s extensive design-led product collections... View Article

With one eye on the UK government’s target for carbon neutrality by 2050, the construction industry continues its drive to improve the energy performance of the country’s housing stock. Indeed, the thermal efficiency of new-build homes is the focus of... View Article